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The Nonguén River is a water source of great importance for the city of Concepción and an important element of the local ecosystem. However, widespread lack of awareness in the community and consequent lack of care leave the river exposed to manifold threats, especially water pollution due to casual rubbish dumping and illegal sewage systems.

[+] MICRO-PROJECT: MP-CH-08 Dome of the river

In this context, the community of the Entorno Educador school created a demonstration space next to the river, covered by a wooden dome, to host educational activities such as school classes, bread making, and arts and crafts. The space was also designed to support ongoing activities such as rainwater collection, greywater treatment, composting, and gardening. The main lesson of this project concerns the value of strong organization and execution. The project demonstrated that a well-planned workshop, guided by an expert in dome building, can guarantee good results and hence replicability. Download PDF version here or visit the site Artefacts of Disaster Risk Reduction.